[Recalled] Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards — This recall involves Airwalk brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred t… | CPSC 2016-07-06
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 16208 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 06 July 2016 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves Airwalk brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad. Hazards: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
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